soon

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\ ˈsün

, especially New England ˈsu̇n \

Definition of soon

1 : without undue time lapse : before long soon after sunrise

2 : in a prompt manner : speedily as soon as possible the sooner the better no sooner said than done

3 : in agreement with one's choice or preference : willingly I'd just as soon walk as drive

4 archaic : before the usual time

5 obsolete : at once : immediately

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Examples of soon in a Sentence

We will soon be making changes. The soonest I can get there is tomorrow. When is the soonest possible date of delivery? The audience soon realized that it wasn't a stunt. She found a job soon after graduation. How soon can you finish the job? The sooner you finish your homework, the sooner you can go outside and play. I will let you know as soon as possible. I'll get there as soon as I can.

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